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The Waste And Resources Action Programme

Also known as: Wrap

WRAP's vision is a thriving world in which climate change is no longer a problem. WRAP's mission is to make the world a more sustainable place. We bring people together, we act on the facts and we drive change. Our core purpose is to help tackle climate change and protect our planet by changing the way things are produced, consumed and disposed of.

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Activities & Mission

WRAP's vision is a thriving world in which climate change is no longer a problem. WRAP's mission is to make the world a more sustainable place. We bring people together, we act on the facts and we drive change. Our core purpose is to help tackle climate change and protect our planet by changing the way things are produced, consumed and disposed of.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£28,738,915
Latest Expenditure
£29,542,416

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £136,326
Charitable Activities £27,090,703
Other Trading £864,474
Investments £647,412
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £28,234,876
Raising Funds £332,633
Governance £197,647
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £974,907

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£28,738,915
£29,542,416£28,234,876£34,734,653£4,607,347292 / 0
2024
£30,321,044
£26,595,053£25,852,841£38,348,000£38,348,000260 / 0
2023
£23,500,399
£25,076,479£24,065,000£34,340,000£4,756,000245 / 0
2022
£26,724,000
£25,009,000£24,677,000£35,282,000£5,277,000228 / 0
2021
£15,757,000
£22,559,000£32,306,000£33,419,000£5,895,000195 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Waste And Resources Action Programme

What does The Waste And Resources Action Programme do?

WRAP's vision is a thriving world in which climate change is no longer a problem. WRAP's mission is to make the world a more sustainable place. We bring people together, we act on the facts and we drive change. Our core purpose is to help tackle climate change and protect our planet by changing the way things are produced, consumed and disposed of.

How much income did The Waste And Resources Action Programme report in 2025?

The Waste And Resources Action Programme reported total income of £28.74m and reported expenditure of £29.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Waste And Resources Action Programme registered as a charity?

The Waste And Resources Action Programme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2014 as charity number 1159512. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Waste And Resources Action Programme?

The Waste And Resources Action Programme is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Waste And Resources Action Programme operate?

The Waste And Resources Action Programme operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The Waste And Resources Action Programme a registered charity?

Yes — The Waste And Resources Action Programme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159512.

Details

Address
Blenheim Court
Ground floor
19 George Street
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 5BH
Website
www.wrap.ngo
Registration Date
5 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051487
Charity Number
1159512

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Trustees

Christopher Jones
Dario Alfonso Soto Abril
Jillian Michelle Perry Riseley
Michael Kwame Nkonu
Michaelene Gabrielle Welsh
Robert Christian ter Kuile
Sarah Katherine Chapman
Sebastian John Munden
Also governs 1 other charity
Shruti Dudhia
Vijay Chandrakant Doshi

Also Known As

  • Wrap

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